(idiomatic) To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.

Alternative form of shaggy dog story.

(idiomatic) Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment

Alternative form of one man and his dog

(slang, US) Used to denote compounding levels of dare "seriousness"; the escalation of a double dog dare.

(law) An agreement between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees, as a condition of employment, not to be a member of a labor union whilst employed.

Alternative spelling of puppy dog eyes

A facial expression showing credulous or unsophisticated innocence or naivety.

(historical) A small traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment. / (idiomatic) Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.

An unhappy married life marked by arguments and disagreements.